Rugby-England Scrumhalf Spencer raring to go after six stuttering years


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  • Saturday, 02 Nov 2024

Rugby Union - Autumn International - England Training - Allianz Stadium, London, Britain - November 1, 2024 England's Ben Spencer during training Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Running onto the Twickenham pitch to play for England against New Zealand is a thrill for any player but for Ben Spencer Saturday's match will be extra special as he makes his first start after winning six caps off the bench over six years.

As a serial winner with Saracens, and now captaining a resurgent Bath to the top of the Premiership table and within a whisper of the title last season, there has never been any questions about the scrumhalf's pedigree.

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